Thank you FSM from a loyal subscriber

Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Thank you FSM from a loyal subscriber

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, March 5, 2005 5:25 PM

I've been a subscriber for the better part of the last decade. Originally we got our magazines before they arrived in stores and safely stored in a clear plastic bag.

For a while we were getting our magazines unbagged, after they showed up on newsstands and most of the time they were damaged to some extent. Rarely anything major, just crumpled or tore here and there. Unlike most periodicals, FSM magazines are kept for future reference so condition is semi-important.

Today my April 2005 issue arrived in the clear plastic bag once again. I hope this will continue to be the norm.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, March 6, 2005 9:34 AM

I have been a loyal reader of FSM since the first issue.
Subscriber? NO!
Late issues, mauled issues, missing issues, lower deals for "new" subscribers while the faithful pay full price, are some of the reasons I have come and gone on the subscriber rolls over the past.
So now I go to the hobby shop to pick up my copy as discussed in other threads. It is always there when it should be, in great shape, and the models reviewed are less than 10 feet away. Win-Win situation.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Sunday, March 6, 2005 10:43 AM

For the last two years, mine have come un bagged. At times they arrive in pretty bad shape. One was so torn and damaged from weather (wet), I called and received a replacement. I actually received one over six munths late with a note from the USPS explaining it had been found behind a sorting machine. By then, I had already received a replacement. I would like to have it bagged again to protect it from the elements. And then, again I would like to receive it on time, not two or three weeks after the news stand get them.

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, March 6, 2005 12:37 PM

I always buy mine at the LHS. Even though it costs more that way, I avoid the chronic problems FSM seems to have with mailing the Mag in a timely manner.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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ygmodeler4

Member since
October 2004
From: Northern Virginia

Posted by ygmodeler4 on Monday, March 7, 2005 5:33 PM

I've been a suscriber since the last year and have had no problem with mailing and get it unharmed, though without a bag, and also very prompyly, about a week befor the actual month it comes out. Like I got my march one the last week in January. But I'm very pleased with them.

-Josiah

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bud156

Member since
May 2003
From: La Crosse, WI

Posted by bud156 on Friday, March 25, 2005 3:59 PM

I agree with ygmodeler4. Ive subscribed on and off for several years now and have never even had a bent corner. It's always fun to see an FSM nuzzled between bills and credit card offers. It really makes my month.

Mike

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Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, April 4, 2005 10:23 AM

May issue arrived without a plastic bag with just the regular address label stuck on the outside once again.

Why the switch back and forth?

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Kolja94

Member since
December 2002
From: Oak Harbor, WA

Posted by Kolja94 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 12:58 AM

I've never had any problem with them showing up late - well, maybe they did while I was on cruise, but by the time I got home all 6 months worth were nicely stacked up, waiting for me!

I've never had any of them damaged either - possibly due in part to the fact I don't have them sent to me on cruise, at the mercy of military mail...

At any rate, knocking on wood over here Big Smile [:D]